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strat-man
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05/02/2006 9:11 pm
Thinkin about gettin a blues/overdrive pedal and i've narrowed it down to three possibilities so i woz wonderin if any of you guys have one of, or, have any experience of, any of the following:

Behringer BO 100 blues o/d
Digitech DSB screamin blues
Marshall blues breaker BB2

any of em any good?? local excuse for a guitar shop doesn't stock any of em so any views appreciated :) cheers guys
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05/02/2006 10:30 pm
I'd reccommend the mxr wylde overdrive for this.
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05/03/2006 12:00 am
BOSS Superoverdrive and an MXR Micro Amp ( together )
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05/03/2006 1:38 am
Originally Posted by: ericthecableguyI'd reccommend the mxr wylde overdrive for this.

The ZW-44 is a great overdrive pedal, but I think it might not be quite smooth enough for a strictly blues pedal. It could definitely work though, and it might suit your needs and tone tastes perfect. Also, take a look at the Digitech Bad Monkey, Ibanez Tubescreamer, Boss OD-3, Boss SD-1, Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive, and pretty much any other overdrive you can find to play through.
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05/03/2006 6:17 pm
mjm blues devil

http://www.mjmguitarfx.com/mjm_bluesdevil.html
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05/03/2006 6:38 pm
Tubescreamer +1

The Ibanez Tubescreamer TS-808 is pretty much the most widely used overdrive pedal amongst all genres of music... especially blues. SRV used two in his set-up I believe.

The TS-808 is the older version of the Tubescreamer... the newer version is the TS-9. But even today, the TS-808 is more sought after.
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05/03/2006 7:23 pm
Originally Posted by: AkiraI'd recommend you take a look at the Ibanez Tubescreamer.

Yeah yeah yeah! Do, do get one! Then send it to me! I've wanted one for forever. They're pretty much the best overdrive pedal out there. One of those babies with my RAT would kill everything! Rep for Akira, if I can. :D
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05/03/2006 7:52 pm
DO NOT GET THE TS-7 Tubescreamer, it in no way competes with the TS-9 or TS-808.
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05/03/2006 7:53 pm
Originally Posted by: Tele MasterDO NOT GET THE TS-7 Tubescreamer, it in no way competes with the TS-9 or TS-808.

Yeah, go for the 808. I shoulda mentioned that. Rep for you too. Oh yeah, Akira, I have to spread it around I'm afraid.
EDIT: I also have to spread for Telemaster. :(
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05/03/2006 9:25 pm
Originally Posted by: PRSplaya Also, take a look at the Digitech Bad Monkey, Ibanez Tubescreamer, Boss OD-3, Boss SD-1, Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive, and pretty much any other overdrive you can find to play through.

I agree with PRS on the Boss OD-3, and the Sparkle Drive- Ive used both, and both sound great. I prefer the Sparkle Drive though.

and Tubescreamer... its just awesome in general for any type of music.
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05/04/2006 8:16 pm
Ok, thanx for the advice guys, i'll take a look at some of those, quite like the sound of the tube screamer :D thanx again
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05/05/2006 11:02 am
Originally Posted by: aschlemanTubescreamer +1

The Ibanez Tubescreamer TS-808 is pretty much the most widely used overdrive pedal amongst all genres of music... especially blues. SRV used two in his set-up I believe.

The TS-808 is the older version of the Tubescreamer... the newer version is the TS-9. But even today, the TS-808 is more sought after.


Like I said...
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